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1 Hardcover Du Contrat Social Nouvelle Edition (The Social Contract New Edition) by Jean Jacques Rousseau published by Chez Louis Libraire Paris c. An II de la Republique Francaise (Year II of the French Republique 1793-94). The ideas Rousseau expressed in this important work significantly influenced political thought of the period, notably inspiring the French Revolution and shaping modern concepts of human rights and democracy. Full brown calf leather binding with gold tooling and title on brown background on the spine. 269 pages in French. Book measures 5 1/16" x 3 1/4" x 1"
Condition: Condition – Very Good – Binding tight. Leather on front and back cover is very worn. Edges and corners worn. Spine worn with loss to head and tail. Paris bookseller label and number in ink inside front cover. Foxing and toning throughout. Last three pages have small chips in right margin. Please see photos.
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